REPORT – Alberta’s Disappearing Advantage

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Click here to read Jim Stanford’s new report: Alberta’s Disappearing Advantage: The Crisis in Alberta Wages, and How to Fix It.

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BLOG: Unions are more popular in Alberta than you think!

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New poll shows that most Albertans think unions play a vital role in society The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has commissioned a poll exploring Albertans’ attitudes on inflation, the […]

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BLOG: Cost-of-living anxiety grips Alberta

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Albertans worried about falling out of the middle class or never making it in The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has commissioned a poll exploring Albertans’ attitudes on inflation, the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Alberta is no longer Canada’s wage leader

Wages in Alberta have fallen behind BC and Ontario – and the AFL says it’s the UCP’s fault EDMONTON – It’s official: Alberta is no longer Canada’s wage leader. Data […]

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STATEMENT: AFL responds to government’s “consultation” on Bill 32 (2020)

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EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) Secretary Treasurer Karen Kuprys made the following statement in response to the UCP Government’s “consultation” on Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Workplaces Act […]

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AFL Executive Council Endorses Gil McGowan for NDP Leader

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In a vote on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the Executive Council of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) endorsed AFL President Gil McGowan in his bid to become NDP leader […]

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STATEMENT: FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE RAISE PUTS ALBERTA WORKERS FURTHER BEHIND

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan responded to the federal government’s minimum wage raise from $16.65 to $17.30 on April 1st and the […]

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STATEMENT: AFL PRESIDENT GIL MCGOWAN RESPONDS TO ALBERTA NDP CAUCUS’ MOTION 506 ON THE VALUE OF UNIONS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan made the following statement regarding the Private Members Motion No. 506, tabled by Alberta NDP MLA Heather Sweet: […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Union leaders urge Edmonton City Council to forestall UCP intervention in looming strike

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An imposed agreement would be bad for workers and the City. EDMONTON – The leaders of some of Alberta’s largest public sector unions have sent a strongly-worded […]

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Alberta Federation of Labour Statement for International Women’s Day 2024

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We are the grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and sisters of this world, including those who are trans or non-binary. Our stories are woven with resilience against the injustices of being marginalized, […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Diversify Alberta tour kicks off in southern Alberta to talk Alberta’s economic future

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“Alberta has a bright future in a changing world.” – AFL’s McGowan EDMONTON – As the global energy transition picks up speed, Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group, the Alberta Federation […]

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STATEMENT: Workers Left Behind In Alberta Budget

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Failure to Adjust for Inflation means Cuts for Albertans CALGARY – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan made the following statement in response to the Government […]

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PRESS RELEASE: AFL calls on feds to end employers’ harmful addiction to guest worker programs

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Explosion in number of guest workers and non-permanent residents is suppressing wages and driving up rents. “It needs to stop!” says McGowan EDMONTON – The federal government must close all […]

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PRESS RELEASE: AFL launches “Diversify Alberta” campaign to give Alberta workers a say in their own economic future

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Alberta has a bright future in a changing world – but we need to play our cards right EDMONTON – As the global energy transition picks up speed, Alberta’s largest […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Smith puts her government on a “collision course” with health care and education workers

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“It’s a recipe for gutting the public services that act as a foundation for our economy.” EDMONTON – With seven small words, Danielle Smith has dismissed growing concerns about our […]

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Albertans tell MLAs to keep their “Hands Off Our CPP” during AFL’s Days of Action

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EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) successfully organized Days of Action to encourage Albertans to tell their MLAs to keep their “hands off our CPP” and stop threatening […]

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STATEMENT: Smith’s anti-trans policy is a “despicable” tactic “ripped from the playbook” of the global far right, says McGowan

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The following is a statement from Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan in response to Premier Danielle Smith’s new policies targeting trans kids and attacking sex education in Alberta […]

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STATEMENT: PREMIER MUST ACT NOW TO HALT COLLAPSE IN CHILDCARE FOR ALBERTA WORKERS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON – AFL President Gil McGowan called for immediate action from Premier Danielle Smith to fix the funding crisis in childcare in Alberta. “Rotating closures of childcare centers […]

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STATEMENT: UCP’s RED-TAPE CUTS COME AT A COST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFL says workers are paying a price for government’s regulation-cutting zeal. EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan reminded the UCP Government that workers are […]

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Action: Tell St. Albert City Council to Scrap the Bad Transit Deal

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Did you know you’re overpaying for inefficient transit services? Transit operations in St. Albert are contracted to a private corporation that skims profits off public dollars, putting more pressure on […]

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BLOG: “Good news on the jobs front, but we can do even better next time”

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AFL celebrates Dow expansion, but contract controversy signals that more work needs to be done to protect the interests of Alberta workers on future projects The Alberta Federation of Labour […]

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Proposed regulations could help spur “jobs boom” in emissions reduction, says Alberta union leader

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McGowan says the cap will also help Alberta’s oil & gas industry compete in a “carbon constrained world” The following is a statement from Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President […]

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PRESS RELEASE: UCP refusal to make pension referendum binding is an ominous red flag, says AFL president

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McGowan promises that UCP will have a fight on their hands if they ignore the will of Albertans EDMONTON – With a mandate to speak in the interests of workers, […]

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